The Goldwater Environmental Laboratory (GEL) is a shared-use facility available to all research staff, faculty, and students of all disciplines. The facility encompasses seven laboratories and is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Research Technical Services group. GEL staff are committed to providing the tools necessary to meet the analytical needs of researchers while creating a valuable educational experience for users. Although most users perfer to receive individualized hands-on training enabling them to perform their own analyses, complete analytical services are also available.